India, Nov. 16 -- Eating healthy is all the craze these days. However, a few items that are regarded as 'healthy' may not be as good for you as one might assume, especially when eaten raw. According to nutritionist Shalini Sudhakar, there are two types of foods that one needs to be wary of eating raw.

These two categories are sprouts and leafy vegetables, Shalini informed in an October 14, 2024 video on her Instagram account. She also cautioned against taking caffeine, a common ingredient in coffee and tea, on an empty stomach.

"Sprouts grow in warm and humid conditions, which becomes the breeding ground for harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which is very unhealthy for your gut. Steaming the sprout is the best way of cons...